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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1931

Page

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Drainage Work Awarded for Sanatorium Basement Dampness

A contract to install drains at the tuberculosis sanitarium was awarded to T. J. Hume for 666 dollars at a meeting of the building commission yesterday. Architect Frank W. Bail endorsed the drainage plans. The project aims to ventilate a tunnel from the powerhouse to the main building and remove basement dampness caused by hillside position and shale. Some members doubted full dryness despite grading, but an agreement to proceed with the plan was sealed.

T. J. Hume Building Commission Hume Frank W. Bail

Demand Recall of Sulzman Sparks Clergy Petition

Cleveland ministers circulated petitions calling for a recall of Sheriff John M Sulzmann over his sponsorship of a charity day at Thistledown race tracks. The move, backed by the Methodist district conference and Ministerial Association, cites alleged misfeasance and failure to enforce anti gambling laws. Sulzmann dismissed the effort, praising prison policy and urging ministers to focus on preaching.

Cleveland John M Sulzmann Sherif Sulza Tnns Rac

More Jars For Canning Are Requested

Elyria officials urge surplus canning jar owners to donate unneeded jars to winter relief efforts. Mayor James A Hewitt appeals to residents with extra jars and surplus fruits and vegetables to support needy residents through the city's food program.

Elyria James A Hewitt

Weather forecast summary for region

Forecast shows patchy thundershowers tonight with decreasing conditions followed by improving weather Wednesday as the system moves away. Temperatures remain mild with possible brief showers early in the night.

Three Men Arrested on Lic liquor Affidavits in Wellington

Sheriff Clarence Adams and deputies arrested three men in Wellington on affidavits alleging recent liquor buys. William Eberhardt Rad osevich and George Tennison pleaded guilty to selling liquor and paid fines. Frank Frankabins of Ridgeville pled guilty to possession of liquor and was fined. Frank Matacic near Markley Shoal pleaded guilty to possession and fined."}

Laquor Wellington Clarence Adams Elyria Ridgeville William Eberhardt L Radosevich George Tennison Jiptira George Frankabins Jivke Road Frank Matacic Markley Shoal Weet River Road Adams Sherifs Anilon

Kenton Man Begins Duties as Secretary to Governor

Kenton Carl W. Smith, 43, begins duties as secretary to Governor White in Columbus. He succeeds Alfred A. Crouse, who returns to Cincinnati as chief probation officer. Smith, former Kenton Daily Democrat and Marion Tribune staffer, was assistant state librarian. salary is $5,900 a year.

Columbis Carl W. Smith Kenton White Alfred A. Crouse Cincinnath Crouse Cincinnati Court of Domestic Relations Smith Kenton Daily Democrat Marion Tribune

Culverts and Drainage Ordered for Hallover Road

County commissioners ordered the construction of culverts and drainage structures along Hallover road between Route 20 and Route 58 in Russia and Pittsfield Townships. County Surveyor C. T. Biggs is authorized to proceed when permits are secured, with work planned later this year in preparation for next year’s road improvements.

Hallover Road Russia Pittsfield C. T. Biggs Biggs

Railroad Worker Killed In Bryan Ohio Collision

Abner Clark, 46, New York Central section worker, was killed when struck by a train in Bryan Ohio. Wesley Lyons, who was with him, was injured in the incident.

Bryan O Abner Clark New York Central Section Wesley Lyons

County faces budget increase for 1952

Tentative 1952 county budget shows total of 787 045 dollars, with expenses higher but operations slower if the tuberculosis sanatorium is kept out. Charity allowances rise. county home at 56 596. children’s home 56 000. Soldier relief up to 44 800. general charity 90 700. Revenue sources include a planned 710 024 from various sources and anticipated new taxes to cover gaps.

Childrens Home Board of Elections Qis Tay

Industrial Safety Campaign Opens in Lorain County

Lorain County employers begin an Industrial Safety Campaign at the Elyria Chamber of Commerce today, running to November. Enrollments focus on firms with three or more workers, with Elyria contributing about half the entrants. Monthly accident reports aim to cut incidents and save an estimated 75,000 dollars annually if countywide gains match others.

Lorain County Elyria Chamber of Commerce Elyria Otier ‘Irs and Ly Courtards Chamber of Corr Lorain Chamber

Elyria Chamber Directors See Optimism for Fall and Winter

Elyria Chamber of Commerce board meets at the chamber offices and reports broad optimism for the coming fall and winter. Directors note rising home sales and rentals to newcomers, plus strong orders at Elyria and Lorain plants, with plans for an Industrial Safety Campaign and relief work. Sixteen committee members join the chamber and work with Mayor Hewitt on fruit and vegetable canning for needy families.

Chamber of Commerce Elyria Mistic Hannaford Ely‘pia James A. Hewitt

Attempts to Wreck Fast Montrealer Express Near New Haven

Sept 1 reports say an attempt was made to wreck the Montrealer fastest Canadian Express of the New Haven Railroad and two freight trains at Woodmont. The Montrealer carrying passengers from New York at 70 miles an hour was halted by iron plates and railroad ties. An alert engineer averted a serious crash.

New Haven Conn Woodmont New York

Seven arrested in Rosenthal kidnapping case

Three men believed to be other members of the gang that kidnapped Charles M. Rosenthal, a young millionaire broker of Lawrence, L. L., were arrested in Manhattan. Four other alleged gang members had already been arrested, two in Newark and two in Atlantic City.

New York Charles M. Rosenthal Lawrence L. L Manhattan Newark Atlantic City

Owen D Young to head relief funds committee

Owen D Young was named chairman of a 19 member committee to mobilize relief resources for the unemployed this winter. The group will coordinate public and private efforts to gather funds, under Walter L Gifford who announced the appointment for the President's organization on unemployment relief.

Owen D. Young Washington Walter 8. Gifford Young Gifford

German Aviator Reaches Long Lake Ont En Route to Chicago

Capt. Wolfgang Von Gronau, flying from Europe to Chicago, waited at Long Lake Ont for word on landing preparations. A telegram to the German American reception committee said he reached Long Lake yesterday and has refused but awaits committee instructions before proceeding.

Long Lake Ont Chicago Wolfgang von Gronau Europe

New Texas oil order boosts East Texas output limits

Texas railroad commission head C. V. Terrell said the new East Texas field order to be issued today will allow 225 barrels daily per well. Officials estimate the policy will cut overall output by about 340,000 barrels daily.

Texas Austin Tex C. V. Terrell The Texas Railroad Commission East Texas

Senator Sued Over Slur Linked to Highway Probe

Clyde J Knisely of Columbus sues State Senator David Lorbach of Cincinnati for 50000 alleging slander. Knisely, a real estate examiner for the state tax commission, says Lorbach claimed Knisely offered 150000 to drop from the highway department inquiry. The case arose as witness testimony began before the highway investigation committee with Knisely and lumber broker James Taylor among those called.

Bulletin Columbus, LLC Clyde J. Knnsely Columbus State Tax Commission Common Pleas Court David Lorbach Cincinnati Lorbach Knisely Senate State Highway Department Paul Herbert Kaisely Highway Investigating Committee Taylor

Ringling Brother Richard Ringling Dies in Montana

New York reports the death of Richard T. Ringling, one of Ringling Brothers Circus owners, at his ranch near Walts Sulphur Springs in Montana, announced to F. Darius Benham. A separate item notes a prohibition rally planned in Columbus Ohio on September 8 and 9 led by allied forces and the Ohio Christian Endeavor Union.

New York Richard T. Ringling Ringling Brothers Columbus Allied Forces For Prohibition C. C. Hamilton Ohio Christian Endeavor Union

Pleads Not Guilty to Auto Stealing

Mike Doka arraigned before Judge W B Thompson in Lorain on an auto stealing charge from Hawking Motor Co. bond set at 1000 dollars. Doka returned from Sandusky on a secret indictment and was taken from a boat at the Sandusky dock.

Mike Doka Sandusky W B Thompson Poka Hawking Motor Company Lorain Doka Sandus

Lindberghs Retreat to Mountain Resort in Japan

Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh traveled by car to Karuizawa, a summer resort near Tokio, seeking recovery after their Pacific flight and six days of official receptions. They will stay as guests at Ambassador W Cameron Forbes’s villa and plan the next leg of their trip.

Tokio Charles A. Lindbergh Pacific Karuizawa United States W. Cameron Forbes Lindbergh China Fillippine Islands Forbes Lindberghs Manila Reiji Wakatsuki

Florida East Coast Railway Placed Under Receiver

The Florida East Coast Railway founded by Henry M. Flagler went into receivership by order of a federal court in Jacksonville on the Standard Oil of Kentucky petition. The line is alleged to have lost more than 5.9 million dollars since 1928 and to be unable to meet interest on 345 million dollars in bonds due today.

Floruwwa East Coast Railway Jacksonville Fla Florida East Coast Railway Jte Henry M. Flagler Florida Standard Oil Company of Kentucky Standard of Kentucky

Father and Son Sue International Harvester Company

John P. Gerhart and his son Arthur sue International Harvester Company for injuries from a tractor wheel weighing 1800 pounds that fell on Arthur in a company warehouse on May 23, 1929. They seek 2999 dollars in damages.

SUE Harvester Company John P. Gerhart Arthur International Harvester Company

Two men confess to kidnaping Rosenthal case turns

Newark and Atlantic City police say two men arrested after six hour interrogation confessed to their part in the Rosenthal kidnapping. Money tied to $50,000 ransom matched serial numbers. big shots and a young brunette were linked to the ransom and the Abduction near the Polo Grounds.

Newark WN. J Charles M. Rosenthal Lawrence L. I Rosenthal Asbury Park Atlantic City Cod Rosentiil Wase Manhattan Polo Grounds Arony Bronx Nellie Rosenthal Vndnapers

Professor Peck Dies A Distinguished Oberlin Teacher

John Fisher Peck 78 emeritus professor at Oberlin College since 1915 and 31 years Oberlin Academy principal died August 29 in Claremont California. A Oberlin graduate, he taught Greek for 35 years and led the Oberlin Men’s Glee Club for nearly 30 years. Funeral set for September 3 in Los Angeles.

Oberlin John Fisher Peck Oberlin College Oberlin Academy Claremont Calif Peck Oberlin Men's Glee Club Obe

Three youths held after station burglary near Kipton

Sheriff Clarence Adams reported three young men sought for burglaries at Perry and Unionville railroad stations. Their car overturned in a Kipton ditch Sunday morning, containing railroad tickets, a typewriter, adding machine and a suitcase from the two stations. The trio fled west on a truck after the crash.

Perry Unionville Ohio Clarence Adams Kipton Kipton Victory Adams

Three Lorain County Schools Enlarge for New Year

The Lorain County system opens a 1930 31 school year with three additions and 24 new teachers. Highland School adds 24 rooms a modern lab library auditorium and enhanced gym facilities. Murray Ridge and Markley receive one new room each as the system expands to 24 and 5 rooms respectively.

Lorain County R. P. Vaughn Highland School Highland Schools Murray Ridge Markys Bia Ridge Markley Ohio Avon Rosemary T. Schmidt Columbus Avon Lake Loriie Bill

Zeppelin Approaches Brazilian Coast on Nonstop Flight

Graf Zeppelin neared the eastern Brazilian coast on its nonstop route from Friedrichshafen to Pernambuco. Commander Hugo Eckener said by wireless the airship would moor at Pernambuco this afternoon after flying west of steamship lanes to avoid tropical rain. The voyage covers about 1008 miles.

Friedrichshafen Pernambuco Hugo Eckener

Pigeon Leads Police In Kidnapping Case Clue

New York police trail a ransom note via homing pigeon. Agents followed a pigeon to a roost in Flashing near Charles Kofernack's home. The bird carried a note and a handbag with instructions, linking to a suspect renting the roost for ten dollars monthly.

New York Edgar F. Hazelton Queens Edgar ©. Hazleton Jr Hazleton Air Alex van Hagen Arthur Katka Police Department Charles Kefernack Hagen Katka Patrelasan John Suen

Lake Road project halted amid unsatisfactory work

A Lake Road construction job from Camp to Erie Dowaky was suspended yesterday after noon due to unsatisfactory progress. A. P. Lagren of the company cited halted negotiations with the contractor and said work would resume once conditions improved.

Hay Panel Erie Dowaky A. P. Lagren Spell Staway Homberger-Wison Legren Lagron

Renters Seek Better Rooms in Tight Market

Readers describe disappointment with room showings as demand outstrips supply. The Telegram urges clearer ads and better presentation to attract tenants to spare rooms or vacant spaces.

Pat & Telegram Rome Cyewy

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Sulzmank Cuyahoga County Jesus Christ Rday’s West River Road Kenton Man Secy Tiffin Catherine Hardington Mercy Hospital Republic Edmond G. Morrion Bucyrus Morrison Edmond Jr Hardington Marie Netkirk le¢ Paramore West Lei, O Kent Ray Price Real Estate Examiner Senator Lorbach Ringling Circus Man Mountain Resort N. J L. J Clarence Green Seventh Avenue Bennie Green Harlem Green Young Rosenthal Hamilton Terrace Schl Zeppelin Brazilian Coast Kofernack Sitwa Lake Road Batnade Teo
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